South Maui Real Estate

Conde Nast continually ranks Maui as the best island destination in the world. There is no doubt that the communities, resorts and beaches along Maui's South Shore or Gold Coast contribute heavily to that ranking. Whether it is the family type atmosphere of Kihei, the views from Maui Meadows, or the luxurious resorts at Wailea and Makena, the South Shore has much to offer.

Kihei is the focal point of South Maui. Located in the rain shadow of Haleakala, the area is one of the sunniest on Maui. Almost every day is a beach day in Kihei.

There are great beaches all along Kihei's coast including Sugar Beach, Charley Young, The Kamaole Beach Parks and Keawakapu. Residents and visitors alike take full advantage of these beaches for walks, sun worship, swimming, windsurfing, surfing and boogie boarding.

Kihei is also a center for other ocean activities such as snorkel and scuba diving. The Kihei Boat Ramp is a major departure point for trips out to the beautiful waters around Molokini crater (see picture).

Beyond its activities, Kihei is a diverse town with a mix of locals, transplants and a steady stream of tourist traffic. Tourists flock to area hotels and the many vacation rentable condos. In fact, Kihei real estate in of itself is somewhat synonymous with condos; however there are also a lot of beautiful homes for sale in Kihei.

Kihei real estate is fairly diverse, ranging from starter homes to multi-million dollar beachfront estates. The variety of homes, Kihei's sunny climate, and the breadth of activities make Kihei real estate a popular choice for both residents of Maui and second home owners. You can see all of the current inventory of Kihei Homes for Sale on MauiRealEstate.com. We also have the full inventory of Kihei Condos for sale available on the site. If you would prefer, contact The Maui Real Estate Team directly to discuss Kihei and Kihei Real Estate.

Whale watching is one of the more exciting activities on Maui. Every winter these gentle giants migrate to the warm waters around Maui. It is a fantastic sight to behold when Maui's humpbacks perform their acrobatics. Ma'alaea harbor is the main departure point for winter whale watching on Maui.

Ma'alaea is also home to Maui's world class aquarium the Maui Ocean Center. Visitors and locals alike flock to Ma'alaea to see the aquariums wonderful displays filled with Hawaii's beautiful marine life.

For surfers, summertime south swells mean that the Ma'alaea pipeline will be breaking just outside the harbor. It is a treat to watch skilled surfers race down the face of "the fastest wave in the world."

Ma'alaea also has a small residential community. There are a limited number of luxury homes and nice condos on this scenic stretch of Maui's coast. Click on the link at the bottom of the page to see the current Ma'alaea Real Estate Listings.

Wailea is a name synonymous with luxury. The Wailea and Makena area offers spectacular resort living with beautiful beaches, challenging golf courses, fine dining and first class shopping.

While the grounds and landscaping of the Wailea Resort are spectacular, the area's natural setting is also quite beautiful. Wailea and Makena are on the Southwest Side of Haleakala Volcano, which blocks most of the weather, keeping the area sun-kissed and warm. There are numerous small beautiful beaches as well as the big beautiful expanse of Makena Beach also known as Big Beach.

It goes without saying that the Wailea real estate market includes some of the most beautiful homes and condos on the island. Wailea condo complexes include the Grand Champions, Palms at Wailea, Polo Beach, Wailea Elua, Wailea Ekolu, Wailea Point, Hoolei and Makena Surf. Wailea real estate also includes a number of beautiful gated residential communities such as Wailea Kai, Wailea Fairway Estates, Wailea Golf Estates, Palauea Bay and Makena Place. Click here for a map of Wailea real estate.

Whether you are looking for a family condo in Kihei or an exclusive estate in Wailea, Maui's South Shore offers a lot as a community. Click on the link below to see current South Maui real estate listings or contact the MauiRealEstate.com team directly for additional on information about our South Maui real estate.